Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and Non-Discrimination 

Understanding Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

The City of Fort Bragg Public Works Department is committed to ensuring compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other non-discriminatory authorities, such that no person shall be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of any program or activity conducted by the City of Fort Bragg Public Works Department on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by State or Federal law. 

Consequently, no person shall be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by the City of Fort Bragg Public Works Department, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by State or Federal law. 

 If any information is needed in other languages or formats, please contact the City's Department of Public Works at (707) 961-2823. 

Si requiere información en otros idiomas o formatos, por favor de comunicarse con el Departamento de Obras Publicas de la Ciudad al (707) 961-2823. 

City of Fort Bragg Title VI Implementation-Plan

Annual Accomplishments and Goals Report 

Title VI Rights - English

Title VI Rights - Spanish

How to File a Complaint

Any person that believes they have been discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by the State or Federal law by the City of Fort Bragg's Public Department may file a Title VI complaint by completing and submitting the City's Title VI Complaint Form which can be found displayed in the City Hall lobby, located at 416 N. Franklin Street, Fort Bragg CA. The form can also be obtained from the linked tabs on this page or requested by mail by calling the department at (707) 961-2823.  

The City's Title VI Specialist processes complaints received no more than 180 days after the alleged incident. The Title VI Specialist will only process complaints that are complete, which include at a minimum the following;

• Complainant's contact information
• Date of alleged act of discrimination 
• Details regarding the alleged discrimination
• The complainant's signature 

Once the Title VI complaint is received, the Title VI Specialist will forward the complaint to Caltrans, to be submitted to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Division Office. The Title VI Specialist will also begin processing the complaint by entering said complaint into the City's Title VI Complaint Log, and conducting an internal investigation. Once a finding has been determined/received, the City's Title VI Specialist will provide said finding to the complainant within ten business days via letter and/or email. 

Title VI Complaint Form - English

Title VI Complaint Form - Spanish

Complaints Processed Under the Federal Highway Administration 

Title VI complaints filed with Caltrans in which Caltrans is named as the Respondent will be forwarded to the FHWA Division Office. The Complainant will receive a written communication confirming receipt.  

Per the FHWA Guidance Memorandum, Processing of Title VI Complaints, dated June 13, 2018, all Title VI complaints received by a sub-recipient (City of Yuba City) are to be forwarded to Caltrans to be submitted to FHWA Division Office. Complaints should be sent within one business day of receipt via email to Title.VI@dot.ca.gov. If Headquarters Office of Civil Rights (HCR) determines a Title VI complaint against a sub-recipient can be investigated by Caltrans, HCR may delegate the task of investigating the complaint to Caltrans.

Caltrans OCR Investigation Process

If OCR is delegated the responsibility of performing an investigation, OCR has 90 days to investigate the complaint. If additional time is needed, OCR will call the Complainant and inform them.

If more information is needed to resolve the case, the OCR investigator may contact the Complainant. The Complainant has ten business days from the date of the letter to send the requested information to the investigator assigned to the case.

If the investigator is not contacted by the Complainant or does not receive the additional information within ten business days, OCR can administratively close the case. A case can be administratively closed also if the complainant no longer wishes to pursue their case.

OCR with consult with HCR regarding the disposition of the complaint. Disposition of Title VI complaint will be undertaken by HCR, through either (1) informal resolution or (2) issuance of a Letter of Finding of compliance or noncompliance with Title VI. A copy of the Letter of Finding will be sent to all parties via the Division Office.

A person may also file a complaint directly with the FHWA and/or Caltrans by the following contact information:

Federal Highway Administration 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Office of Civil Rights

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

8th Floor E81-104

Washington DC  20590

California Department of Transportation 

Office of Civil Rights 

Attention: Title VI Program Branch 

1823 14th Street, MS 79

Sacramento CA 95811 

E-mail: title.vi@dot.ca.gov

Should a complaint be filed with the Fort Bragg Department of Public Works and one with the federal or state agency simultaneously, the federal/state complaint will supersede the City's complaint and the City's complaint procedures will be suspended pending the federal/state agency's findings. 

Useful Links

Caltrans Local Agency FHWA Title VI  

U.S. Department of Justice Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 

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